Deventer's Bergkwartier seems to go back in time to the 19th century just before Christmas every year for the annual Dickens Festival. On 17 and 18 December 2016, you might just run into Oliver Twist, Scrooge, Marley and Mr. Pickwick.

Embrace the European winter and fly with easyJet to the four top winter destinations in Europe. Spend the holidays in festive Vienna or laid-back Marseille and find out why winters in Europe are simply unparalleled. [Contributed by easyJet]

The 25th edition of this event once again uses torchlight as a reminder for tolerance and peace. Taking place in Eindhoven on 24 December 2016, thousands will gather together to celebrate love for mankind.

For this event historic ships will moor in the most beautiful part of town, the historical quays of Groningen. On-board discover a comprehensive music, theatre and arts programme and plenty to do on the shore! This free event will take place from 16 to 18 December 2016.

A visit to the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is one of the best things to do in the Netherlands. Here are the fun activities that all visitors will enjoy at the famous science centre. [Contributed by NEMO Science Museum]

This winter Scheveningen is the place to be for the ultimate winter sport experience once more. From 13 November 2016 to 15 January 2017 The Hague’s beach resort will be transformed into a true winter wonderland called ‘Cool Event’.

Three renowned Amsterdam museums have joined forces and artworks to show 30 enormous 17-century group portraits by famous painters from the Golden Age in one combined exhibition, running from 29 November 2014 until 31 December 2016.